Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swindon, SN3 6BB
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Are you looking for a role that both challenges and stimulates you? A role that offers a balance of clinical and management with a strong multi-discip...
The Palliative and End of Life Care Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an experienced member of staff who works within a defined area of specialist nursing care, under guidance of the Lead Palliative and End of Life Care Nurse.
The Palliative and End of Life Care Senior CNS is a positive influencer within the Trust to enhance the patient and family experience. They have the expertise and highly developed skills to interpret and communicate specialty knowledge.
The post holder will support the delivery of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary service that is holistic in its approach; evidence based and meets the individual needs of the patients requiring Palliative and End of Life Care.
Emphasis is placed on education, development and empowerment of health care colleagues and Trust employees who interact with patients who require Palliative care and End of Life support.
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1, registered with NMC
- Advanced Communication skills/Psychological Level 2 training
- Nurse Independent Prescriber or working towards
- Advanced History Taking and Assessment
- Competence in discussions and Decision-making with regarding Adult Treatment Escalation Plan (ReSPECT) and Resuscitation
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree, supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses, CPD to master's degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going continuous professional development
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in specialist palliative care
- Line management experience
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Experience in change management
- Used to working under pressure, often with competing demands
- Significant experience working at Band 6 or above
- Experience in developing and training staff
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Varied clinical background
- Risk Management and incident Investigation experience
- Experience leading a specialist team
- Evidence of involvement in service- user advocacy and complaints resolution
- Project management experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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